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10 record times by area high school swimmers to celebrate and chase this season

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 7:37am
When considering WIAA Division 1 and 2 state meet records, Madison and WiscNews schools hold 12 of the 24 state records — 10 in swimming and two in diving.

Hands on Wisconsin: Kids can't get away with Donald Trump's immunity claims

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 7:35am
Donald Trump was in court yet again this week arguing that he can't be prosecuted for any crimes he may have committed while he was president. He would love the judges to rule in his favor since he is facing…

New battery company plans to begin plant construction in Portage this spring

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 7:25am
Wisconsin Battery Company has plans to produce hemp carbon-based batteries as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries, following the closing of Portage's Energizer.

Wisconsin men's hockey left a defenseman off this year's team. Then it needed him back

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 7:13am
A departure and an injury left the Badgers needing depth on defense, so they turned to Luke LaMaster. He just needed to get his jerseys back from home.

From trolls to Trump, Ken Vogel's puppets on display at Mount Horeb museum

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 5:55am
"Puppets on Holiday" features the whimsical art of a treasured Madison puppet-maker.

How Jordan Love’s hot streak has fueled Packers’ run to the postseason

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 5:40am
Packers quarterback Jordan Love credited his run of excellence to a ‘flow start.’

Madison birding group to change its name — again

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 3:45pm
Former Madison Audubon group runs into a challenge from a Wisconsin business.

Woman arrested after exposing herself to Madison police

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 3:20pm
Lee is facing tentative charges of disorderly conduct, lewd and lascivious behaviors and resisting arrest.

10 years for soliciting prostitution among reforms proposed for Wisconsin human trafficking law

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 2:45pm
A task force that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos created last summer to bolster Wisconsin's response to human trafficking finished its work Wednesday by introducing a slate of bills that would increase awareness of the issue, impose tougher punishments for soliciting…

In challenge from right, conservative activist seeks to recall Robin Vos

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 2:12pm
Proponents of the effort to oust Vos, R-Rochester, now have 60 days to collect just under 7,000 signatures to force a June election on the top Assembly Republican's future.

BB gun fired during domestic disturbance, police say

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 1:50pm
No arrests have been made amid the ongoing investigation.

Glass Nickel Pizza Co. on Atwood expanding into space next door

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 1:30pm
Brian Glassel and Tim Nicholson moved into their current location at 2916 Atwood Ave. in 2001.

Driver loses control, crashes into woman shoveling on South Side, Madison police say

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 12:35pm
The crash happened in the 1200 block of Seminole Highway about 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, Madison police said.

Open Jim: Is Wisconsin men's basketball playing faster this season?

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 12:15pm
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers questions from readers in his mailbag.

Rideshare driver crashes into light pole, passenger hospitalized, Madison police say

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 12:05pm
The rideshare driver crashed into the pole near Warner Park about 1:15 p.m. Tuesday after swerving to avoid a chunk of ice in the road, Madison police said.

With 3 deaths, nearly 600 hospitalizations from RSV in children, state officials urge pregnant women to get vaccinated

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 11:25am
Pregnant women should get a new vaccine against RSV between 32 weeks and 36 weeks gestation, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said.

K9 leads Madison police to 3 suspects, loaded gun after crash of stolen Jeep

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 11:15am
The incident began at about 11:30 a.m. Saturday when a family was turning into their neighborhood and their vehicle was rear-ended by a stolen Jeep, Madison police said.

Madison doctor's ashes are bound for the moon, but fuel leak might doom the landing

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 11:00am
About a teaspoon of the Madison doctor's ashes were slated to land on the moon Feb. 23, aboard a capsule on the Vulcan rocket that took off Monday.

Cooks' Exchange: Cookies, corn dip and more

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 9:25am
There are certain things in life that remain alive and well in our long-term memories. One in particular was being a member of the Madison Girl Scouts, who many years ago proudly sold 50-cent see-through paper bags filled with Girl…

Another big snowstorm possible for start of weekend for southern Wisconsin, bitter cold to follow

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 8:50am
Southern Wisconsin’s benign winter ended this week with the biggest snowstorm of the season, and more is on the way, according to forecasters.

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